En Fuego Cantina & Grill

(858) 792-6551

1342 Camino Del Mar
Del Mar, CA 92014 32.958 -117.2649

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Neighborhood: Del Mar

ENFUEGOCANTINA.COM

Last updated 9.05.09

Category:

Restaurants, Banquet Rooms

Cuisine:

Mexican

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What People Are Saying About En Fuego Cantina & Grill

Featured Review

Amanda Knoles

Contributor

In Short – Situated around an outdoor courtyard and lounge with an upstairs dining room this festive Mexican restaurant has been a landmark in the area since the 1930s, and its walls pay homage to the nearby racetrack and the movie stars who have walked through the doors over the years. Guests may choose from several combo plates pairing favorites like handmade chicken tamales and shredded beef enchiladas, or enjoy house specialties like lobster burritos, picadillo empanadas and steak fajitas. –

Editor's Tips

When to Go:
Stop in for Happy Hour from 4:30-6:30pm daily for discounts on drinks and selected appetizers. Taco Tuesday from 4:30 to closing offers great deals on tacos and brews.
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What To Drink:
Try the Legendary Mango Margarita, a blend of tequila, sweet and sour, and real mangos.
ambiance
100.0% positive
  1. “This place also has great service, good food and an excellent location, right off of the 101 in Del Mar.”
  2. “The bar area down below has great ambiance.”
  3. “Great ambiance”
drinks
100.0% positive
  1. “The bar area down below has great ambiance.”
  2. “Don't miss Tuesday Taco night, when they serve up a $4.00 mojito with fresh mint in a huge glass that is arguably the best drink being served anywhere at this price.”
  3. “This place has some good Mexican food, but also a great happy hour and late-night bar scene.”
food quality
100.0% positive
  1. “Great food.”
  2. “They have great margaritas and great food for”
  3. “Don't miss Tuesday Taco night, when they serve up a $4.00 mojito with fresh mint in a huge glass that is arguably the best drink being served anywhere at this price.”
  4. “This place also has great service, good food and an excellent location, right off of the 101 in Del Mar.”
  5. “Nice outdoor seating and good food”
  6. “Really good martinis and margaritas as well as their food.”
  7. “This place has some good Mexican food, but also a great happy hour and late-night bar scene.”
  8. “Great food and atomosphere”
  9. “They have great chips to start with and the salsa is superb.”
  10. “Taco Tuesday's are awesome; the house marg's are half priced, and tacos and taquitos are only a buck.”
overall
100.0% positive
  1. “the happy hours are a great place to meet after work, always busy and friendly staff!”
service
100.0% positive
  1. “This place also has great service, good food and an excellent location, right off of the 101 in Del Mar.”
  2. “the happy hours are a great place to meet after work, always busy and friendly staff!”
value
100.0% positive
  1. “Don't miss Tuesday Taco night, when they serve up a $4.00 mojito with fresh mint in a huge glass that is arguably the best drink being served anywhere at this price.”
4 Star Rating: Recommended

03/14/10

Great ambiance

by PatricioC at Citysearch

They have great chips to start with and the salsa is superb. The bar area down below has great ambiance.

  • Pros: Great food and dirnks
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

05/19/09

Great Chips, Salsa and Margaritas

by DelMarDuo at Citysearch

Loved the Margaritas! The chips have a great spice to them too! the happy hours are a great place to meet after work, always busy and friendly staff! Parking is difficult on fridays but worth the driving around.

4 Star Rating: Recommended

11/07/07

Fun mexican cantina

by ali86 at Citysearch

This place has some good Mexican food, but also a great happy hour and late-night bar scene. Taco Tuesday's are awesome; the house marg's are half priced, and tacos and taquitos are only a buck. The tortilla chips are really good as well; I don't know what kind of seasoning they have but it definitely gives them an extra kick! Also, after nine the restaurant turns into a bar. It outdoor so really fun in the summertime, because even though it gets crowded Friday and Saturday nights, it doesn't feel claustrophobic like nearby Jimmie O's can sometimes.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

01/16/07

Best Mojito in San Diego

by camillebugden at Citysearch

En Fuego is always a great choice. Don't miss Tuesday Taco night, when they serve up a $4.00 mojito with fresh mint in a huge glass that is arguably the best drink being served anywhere at this price. This place also has great service, good food and an excellent location, right off of the 101 in Del Mar.

The Details on En Fuego Cantina & Grill

Place Categories:

  • good mexican food
  • great ambiance
  • great margaritas
  • really good tortilla chips
  • great service
  • fresh mint
  • great spice
  • best drink
  • excellent location
  • really nice downstairs open air cantina
  • great atomosphere
  • huge glass
  • nice outdoor seating
  • good martinis
  • great place
  • great latenight bar scene
  • great happy hour
  • superb salsa
  • awesome taco tuesday